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EndNote X9 for Windows: Export directly from other databases - including PubMed

Step-by-step Guidance on using EndNote on PC

Intro: Export citations directly from online databases

In most databases, you can directly export selected references into your EndNote Library. This page provides a general overview on exporting from other databases and two examples. 

How to direct export from different databases

How to directly export varies from database to database, but typically you would:

  1. Conduct a search in your desired database.
  2. Select the records you wish to export > Select 'Export' or 'Save' > Follow the prompts to export the records into EndNote. 

Depending on the database, you can directly export single records into your EndNote Library or select and export multiple records.

Typical process for direct export of multiple records in a database:

  1. Select the records you wish to export. Go to your temporary list of selected items. They may be in a 'Marked Items' section or a temporary folder. 

  2. Select the items you wish to export. Often, you can 'Select All' to select all items in your temporary list.

  3. Follow the prompts on your browser to export the records into EndNote.

  4. The records should now appear in the 'Imported References' folder of your EndNote Library.
  • Tip! If you have the time, check your references now for any errors and edit if necessary. 

This "Direct Export from PubMed" (2012) video is from the EndNote's video tutorial collection, created by EndNote Training.
This is the latest video on this topic by EndNote Training. Although the steps are demonstrated on EndNote X6, the steps are still applicable to EndNote X8.

This "Direct Export from Web of Science" (2014) video is from the EndNote's video tutorial collection, created by EndNote Training.
This is the latest video on this topic by EndNote Training. Although the steps are demonstrated on EndNote X7, the steps are still applicable to EndNote X8.

FAQ

Q. Where can I find instructions on how to export from a particular database?

A. Look up how to export citations on the relevant database's Help Menu.

Alternatively, ask us! A librarian will guide you through the process or refer you to one who can.